Department of Defense June 16, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice is to advise interested parties of a Military Health System (MHS) demonstration project entitled Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (``Autism Care Demonstration''). The purpose of the Autism Care Demonstration is to further analyze and evaluate the appropriateness of the ABA tiered-delivery model under TRICARE in light of current and anticipated Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA) Guidelines. Currently, there are no established uniform ABA coverage standards in the United States. Therefore, the demonstration seeks to determine the appropriate provider qualifications for the proper diagnosis of ASD and the provision of ABA, assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing a beneficiary cost share for the treatment of ASD, and develop more efficient and appropriate means of increasing access and delivering ABA services under TRICARE while creating a viable economic model and maintaining administrative simplicity. Faced with various temporary authorities and the resulting complexity of the current interim TRICARE policies concerning coverage of ABA for ASD, the Department will create a new comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration providing all TRICARE-covered ABA under one new demonstration. This will encompass ABA services that recently have been provided under a patchwork of the TRICARE Basic Program (i.e., the medical benefits authorized under Section 199.4 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations), the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Autism Demonstration (i.e., the supplemental ABA benefits authorized for certain active duty family members under Section 199.5 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations), and the ABA Pilot (i.e., the supplemental ABA benefits authorized for certain non- active duty family membersincluding retiree dependents and others under Section 705 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013). It will preserve most of the terms and conditions of coverage under that patchwork, incorporating some lessons learned. Coverage of ABA and related services under this new demonstration will apply comprehensively to all TRICARE eligible beneficiaries with a diagnosis of ASD. Eligible beneficiaries'' include dependents of active duty, retired, TRICARE-eligible Reserve Component, and certain other non-active duty members. Because there has been insufficient time to accomplish the congressional intent behind Section 705 of the FY13 NDAA, reconcile the various temporary authorities, and address the resulting complexity of the current interim TRICARE policies concerning coverage of ABA for ASD, this demonstration will consolidate TRICARE coverage of ABA based on the Department's demonstration authority in section 1092 of title 10, U.S. Code. The overarching goal is to analyze, evaluate, and compare the quality, efficiency, convenience and cost effectiveness of those autism-related services that do not constitute the proven medical care provided under the medical benefit coverage requirements that govern the TRICARE Basic Program.

The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records notice, F034 AF SVA F, entitled ``Automated Air Force Library Information System'' in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system is used to track accountability of points of contact and materials checked out for office accounts using the Office Management (OCMAN) module. In addition it processes acquisitions for libraries and units; tracks funding; and reports statistical data. Individual's names, unit addresses and government email address may be sent to vendors as required to procure requested products.

The Department of the Navy proposes to alter the system of records, NM07010-1, entitled ``DON Non-Appropriated Funds Standard Payroll System'', in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will be used to compute employees' pay entitlements and deductions and issue payroll checks for amounts due; to withhold amounts due for Federal, state, and city taxes, to remit withholdings to the taxing authorities, and to report earnings and tax collections; and upon request of employees, to deduct specified amounts from earnings for charity, union dues, and for allotments to financial organizations.

The Office of the Inspector General proposes to alter a system of records, CIG-04, Case Reporting and Information Management System Records, in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system of records contains open and closed case listings, statistical reports, and records to support the investigative process such as suitability, loyalty, eligibility, and general trustworthiness of individuals for access or continued access to classified information and suitability for access to government facilities.

The Department of the Army proposes to amend a system of records, A0165-1a DACH, entitled ``Baptism, Marriage, and Funeral Files'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This is now a closed system; no new records may be added. The system was used to render service to military members, their dependents and authorized civilians.